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This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. This war- ranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse or abnormal conditions of opera- tion or handling.
Introduction The Fluke Model 51 and Model 52 Thermometers (“the thermometer”) are microprocessor-based, digital thermometers designed to use external J-, K-, T-, and E- type thermocouples (temperature probes) as temperature sensors. Use the thermometer only as specified in this manual.
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51 & 52 Series II Users Manual A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: Before using the thermometer inspect the case. Do not use the thermometer if it appears damaged. Look for cracks or missing plastic.
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51 & 52 Series II Introduction Table 1. Safety Information (cont.) WWarning (cont.) Model 52: Measurement errors may occur if voltages on the measurement surfaces result in potentials greater than 1 V between the two thermocouples. When potential differences are anticipated between the thermocouples, use electrically insulated thermocouples.
51 & 52 Series II Users Manual Refer to the manual for information about this feature. Battery. Getting Started Everything in this Users Manual applies both to Models 51 and 52 unless otherwise indicated. To become familiar with the thermometer, study the following: Table 2.
51 & 52 Series II Users Manual Display Elements Figure 2. Display Elements The thermocouple measurement includes an offset. See "Changing Setup Options." The displayed readings do not change. A shift function is in progress. Setup is in progress. Low battery. Replace the batteries. Primary Display.
Buttons Press to turn the thermometer on or off. Press (CANCEL) to stop displaying the minimum, maximum, and average readings in the secondary display. (Shift function) Press to turn the backlight on and off. The backlight turns off after 2 minutes without any button presses.
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51 & 52 Series II Users Manual Press to start or exit Setup. (See "Changing Setup Options.") Press to scroll to the Setup option you want to change. Press to increase the displayed setting. Press to scroll to the Setup option you want to change. Press to decrease the displayed setting.
Using the Thermometer Plug the thermocouple(s) into the input connector(s). Press to turn on the thermometer. After 1 second the thermometer displays the first reading. If no thermocouple is plugged into the selected input or the thermocouple is "open," the display shows "- - - -" Changing Setup Options Use Setup to change the thermocouple type, offset, sleep mode, and line frequency settings.
51 & 52 Series II Users Manual Changing a Setup Option Press to scroll to the setup option you want to change. Press to indicate that you want to change this setting. Press until the setting you want to use appears on the display.
Measuring Temperatures Connecting a Thermocouple To change the thermocouple type, see “Changing Setup Options.” The North American ANSI Color Code is: Type Color Black Yellow Purple Plug a thermocouple into the input connector(s). (Make sure that the polarity is correct.) Set the thermometer for the correct thermocouple type.
51 & 52 Series II Users Manual Holding the Displayed Readings Press to freeze the readings on the display. The display shows Model 52: Press to toggle showing the T1, T2, or T1-T2 readings in the primary or secondary display. Press again to turn off the HOLD function.
To ensure that the thermometer performs to its accuracy specifications, Fluke recommends that you calibrate the thermometer annually, starting one year after purchase. To calibrate the thermometer, contact Fluke for the Service Center nearest you or follow the calibration procedure in the service manual listed in "Replacement Parts and Accessories."...
51 & 52 Series II Users Manual General Weight 280 g (10 oz) Dimensions 2.8 cm 7.8 cm (without (1.1 in 3 in 6.4 in) holster) Battery 3 AA batteries P, ) Certification Safety CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 1992 EN 61010 Amendments 1, 2 CAT I OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY I, Pollution Degree 2...
Electrical (cont.) Measurement J-, K-, T-, and E-type: [0.05 Accuracy, T1, reading C (0.5 T2, or T1-T2 [below 100 C ( 148 (Model 52) of reading for J-, K-, E-, and N-type; and 0.45 % of reading for T-type] Temperature 0.01 of reading Coefficient...